Black church ordains former KKK leader - Atheist Nexus2017-12-14T02:30:33Zhttp://atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/black-church-ordains-former?groupUrl=blackfreethought&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noVery well stated, Ralph.tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-31:2182797:Comment:6694262009-12-31T15:42:56.186Zgerard26http://atheistnexus.org/profile/gerard26
Very well stated, Ralph.
Very well stated, Ralph. Yes indeed, religion and poli…tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-31:2182797:Comment:6690822009-12-31T04:10:43.222Zgerard26http://atheistnexus.org/profile/gerard26
Yes indeed, religion and politics when combined make for an explosive mix as we now see with "end times" christianity and "jihadist" islam both feed at the same root of superstitious nonsense.
Yes indeed, religion and politics when combined make for an explosive mix as we now see with "end times" christianity and "jihadist" islam both feed at the same root of superstitious nonsense. I was being a little tongue-…tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-30:2182797:Comment:6685322009-12-30T18:54:09.855Zgerard26http://atheistnexus.org/profile/gerard26
I was being a little tongue- in- cheek with the "dumbass" remark but checkout Susan Jacoby's, The Age of American Unreason, and Charles P. Pierce's, Idiot America, both books examine widespread ignorance-- not stupidity-- in large pockets of American culture today. :)
I was being a little tongue- in- cheek with the "dumbass" remark but checkout Susan Jacoby's, The Age of American Unreason, and Charles P. Pierce's, Idiot America, both books examine widespread ignorance-- not stupidity-- in large pockets of American culture today. :) My point exactly. This saga o…tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-30:2182797:Comment:6680642009-12-30T11:50:39.559ZRalph Dumainhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/RalphDumain
My point exactly. This saga of sin and redemption, which from an Xtian point of view is supposed to be uplifting, represents instead a continuity of pathology, which is motivated by a profoundly alienated consciousness. Not to examine this but to put it all down to greed sets us back to the sad case of arrested development represented by American Atheists (which should have been called 'Rednecks for Reason') some decades ago.
My point exactly. This saga of sin and redemption, which from an Xtian point of view is supposed to be uplifting, represents instead a continuity of pathology, which is motivated by a profoundly alienated consciousness. Not to examine this but to put it all down to greed sets us back to the sad case of arrested development represented by American Atheists (which should have been called 'Rednecks for Reason') some decades ago. The transfomation of Clary fr…tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-30:2182797:Comment:6678842009-12-30T07:17:51.222Zgerard26http://atheistnexus.org/profile/gerard26
The transfomation of Clary from a christian-based white supremacist to being ordained in a black majority christian pentacostal sect,the COGIC, highlights the deluded thinking of the religious in general, and the shallow and opportunistic mindset of some of the black clerical class. When Clary was a klansman his christian faith, the same that he shares with his new black friends, instructed him that all black people were cursed by god with dark skin and therefore could never share in salvation.…
The transfomation of Clary from a christian-based white supremacist to being ordained in a black majority christian pentacostal sect,the COGIC, highlights the deluded thinking of the religious in general, and the shallow and opportunistic mindset of some of the black clerical class. When Clary was a klansman his christian faith, the same that he shares with his new black friends, instructed him that all black people were cursed by god with dark skin and therefore could never share in salvation. And just like the Mormons and Saint Paul he has now seen the light and believes that black and white are all gods children. Dumbass country? yeah, we got that. I believe when someone starts…tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-30:2182797:Comment:6676752009-12-30T05:06:35.996Zjohn_poson26http://atheistnexus.org/profile/johnposon26
I believe when someone starts out in attack mode; most often they have some other agenda. When you strip away, the other entire BS in this story, it becomes clear, to anyone with half a brain, it’s all about the money. Myself, as a scientist, and outspoken anti-theist; if I went into some black church and stated: I’ve seen the light – I’ve found Jebus, and it was all because of “pastor;” Well, you see where I’m going with this.<br />
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Christianity is ALL just a scheme, in getting some of pastors…
I believe when someone starts out in attack mode; most often they have some other agenda. When you strip away, the other entire BS in this story, it becomes clear, to anyone with half a brain, it’s all about the money. Myself, as a scientist, and outspoken anti-theist; if I went into some black church and stated: I’ve seen the light – I’ve found Jebus, and it was all because of “pastor;” Well, you see where I’m going with this.<br />
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Christianity is ALL just a scheme, in getting some of pastors ignorant sheep, to depart with some of their money (were talking about 6 million members here) Juvenile? Yes, thank you. But at least, I’m not trying to create something that’s not really there – get your head out of the sand, Ralph!<br />
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John You could use my lack of athe…tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-30:2182797:Comment:6675022009-12-30T02:03:44.715ZRalph Dumainhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/RalphDumain
You could use my lack of atheist sectarianism characteristic of people who dwell in a cramped subculture.
You could use my lack of atheist sectarianism characteristic of people who dwell in a cramped subculture. Your post was ignorant and pa…tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-30:2182797:Comment:6674772009-12-30T01:46:23.767ZDouble Standards???http://atheistnexus.org/profile/earth
Your post was ignorant and paranoid. Not all atheists are prejudice, bigoted, or have a hatred towards theists. An intelligent person does not make gross generalizations and baseless allegations they cannot back up.
Your post was ignorant and paranoid. Not all atheists are prejudice, bigoted, or have a hatred towards theists. An intelligent person does not make gross generalizations and baseless allegations they cannot back up. Without of course, giving any…tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-30:2182797:Comment:6674742009-12-30T01:41:22.034ZRalph Dumainhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/RalphDumain
Without of course, giving any thought to how this whole religious milieu, whether it's redneck of black, reflects a culture of spiritual, intellectual, and political poverty--a culture of provincialism, fear, and ignorance. I'm glad he reformed, but I'm still sickened.
Without of course, giving any thought to how this whole religious milieu, whether it's redneck of black, reflects a culture of spiritual, intellectual, and political poverty--a culture of provincialism, fear, and ignorance. I'm glad he reformed, but I'm still sickened. I should have added, John P.'…tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-12-30:2182797:Comment:6674662009-12-30T01:36:20.337ZRalph Dumainhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/RalphDumain
I should have added, John P.'s response was juvenile too. But the key issue is not about money, it's about an impoverished spirit and intellect that drives people to vacillate from one form of authoritarian idiocy to another.
I should have added, John P.'s response was juvenile too. But the key issue is not about money, it's about an impoverished spirit and intellect that drives people to vacillate from one form of authoritarian idiocy to another.